1621 University Avenue N.E., Minneapolis, MN 55413

Now is the time to think
FALL FESTIVAL
September 14 & 15

With less than two months until our Festival, now is the time to get busy. Things that can be done now are:

Buy and/or sell your Raffle tickets - we have more at the Rectory.
Bring items for the Flea Market to the garage behind the Rectory Monday thru Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.


Make things for the Fancy Booth - theme baskets, crochet, knit, carve, paint, holiday ornaments, etc.
Start collecting (searching) for donations of "mystery" gifts for people of all ages for the Parcel Post Booth. Useable items for this booth are needed. Mark the bag "Parcel Post" and bring them to the Rectory.
Think of where you would like to volunteer your time to work and volunteer. We always need lots of volunteers in all areas.

To volunteer or to have questions answered, just call the Rectory weekdays at 612-789-7238.
 WE ARE IN NEED OF TWO VOLUNTEERS for the Fall Festival to oversee the Bottlemania Booth and the Flea Market To volunteer or for more information about this need, call the Rectory weekdays at 612-789-7238.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION - If you have not yet registered for CCD and First Communion classes for the next school year, It's not too late! You may come to the Sacristy after Mass or call Sister Donna in the evenings at 612-789-9168. It only takes a few minutes. This includes: (1) All children who attend public school and who will be in grades 1-8 next school year. (2) Children who will be in grade 2 in preparation for First Holy Communion, whether they attend public school or Northeast Regional Catholic School.
SENIOR DAY AT THE DOME - Please join us for the 26th Annual Senior Day at the Dome, Monday, August 5, 2002. Tickets are $2.00 and available at the Neighborhood House, 1700 Second St. N.E. and Seniors Place, 1801 Central Ave. N.E. Transportation available. Call 612-781-6011. Sponsored by East Side Neighborhood Services. Bring a kid!

PARISH CALENDAR

Today July 28
Library open after the 10:00 a.m. Mass
Thursday, August 1
Open gym for Northeast Regional School students. Girls 5:30-7:00 p.m. Boys 7:00-8:30 p.m. Permission slip required.
AA & Alanon 7:30 p.m. In Kennedy Hall.
Saturday, August 3
First Saturday Devotions 7:45 a.m. in Church.
Sunday, August 4
Library open after the 10:00 a.m. Mass.

BASILICAS AND SHRINES OF ITALY - Sister Rosalind Gefre invites you to join her on a Pilgrimage to the Basilicas and Shrines of Italy on October 14-24, 2002. We will travel to Assisi, Lancciano, San Giovanni Rotondo and Rome. Call Cherry Friendshuh at Countryside Travel 651-439-5312 for more information.
MILWAUKEE TRIP - The Polish American Cultural Institute of Minnesota (PACIM), is sponsoring a bus trip to the Milwaukee Art Museum to view, "Da Vinci and the Splendors of Poland," September 21-22. Included will be a Polish buffet at the Crocus Restaurant, a Polish brunch at the Polonez Restaurant, Mass and tour of the Basilica of St. Josaphat, and tour of new the Polish Center in Franklin. We'll stop at a Polish bakery and a deli to stock up on food to bring back - bring a cooler. Cost is $175 double occupancy. Limited to 40 people. Reservations and payment due by August 14. For more information or to make reservations call Judith at 763-571-9602 or e-mail Judith_blanchard@yahoo.com
ARE YOU BUSY organizing your summer activities? Plan a special weekend just for two! Attend a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend. For more information call 651-426-4710.
WANTED: Housekeeper needed - great part-time job! Nice large house, pleasant atmosphere, near U of M campus on bus line. If interested call 612-378-3280 or 952-471-3920.
 SENIOR CITIZEN looking for ride to church and occasional shopping. If you can help please call the Rectory weekdays at 612-789-7238.

FOR RENT
1 BR House, 5th St & 22nd Ave. N.E. - 612-789-8635
2 BR Duplex, 30th & Buchanan St N.E. - 612-788-1245